News across Pinal County
Maricopa’s 347 Facts Committee takes home statewide transportation award
Maricopa’s 347 Facts Committee’s grassroots push for State Route 347 improvements has officially earned statewide recognition. The organization received the Arizona Transportation Partnering Excellence Award last week during its annual […]
Maricopa drops 3 spots in latest safest cities ranking
Maricopa dropped three rankings in a recent “Top Ten Safest Cities” survey, falling from number seven to 10th on the list. The report, created by online safety site SafeWise, pulled […]
Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash on Smith-Enke Road
A motorcyclist was transported to a hospital this afternoon after a crash involving another vehicle on eastbound Smith-Enke Road near Province Parkway. Maricopa police and fire responded to the crash […]
Dugan: We need results, not just budget numbers
Every family in Maricopa expects the same thing when they call 911. Help needs to arrive quickly, with enough trained personnel to handle the emergency. Councilmember Vincent Manfredi recently shared […]
Maricopa man’s public bathroom break ends in arrest
A Maricopa man’s morning pit stop ended with an arrest after police say he urinated against a wall with his penis visible. Arnoldo Salcedo, 31, was at the intersection of […]
Maricopa’s Melody Morris evicted from ‘Big Brother’
Maricopa resident Melody Morris’ bid for the $750,000 “Big Brother” prize ended during the show’s Egyptian eviction. The Rancho Mirage resident was eliminated in the episode that aired Sept. 23 […]
Manfredi: Supporting public safety remains a top priority
Public safety is the local government’s first responsibility. In a growing city like Maricopa, meeting that responsibility requires continued investment. We need enough police officers and firefighters, along with the […]
A whole lot of Zs rolled through Maricopa
More than 100 Z cars rolled through Maricopa Saturday as part of an international convention celebrating Nissan’s iconic sports car. The cars were headed to Nissan’s Arizona testing center in […]
Police say covered camera, pry marks point to break-in attempt
A woman reported a man trying to break into her home on Sept. 17, around 12:15 p.m. at home off Gunsmoke Road. Police found Errol W. Morris, 37, walking out […]
RECIPE: Erika’s tres leches sponge cake
Growing up, food became one of the earliest connections to my Mexican culture. My birthday has always been my favorite day of the year, and when I was little, my […]
Man allegedly leaves $700 cart behind during Fry’s shoplifting escape
A Casa Grande man thought he’d gotten away with shoplifting after ditching a shopping cart full of stolen merchandise. Matthew Button, 37, walked past the registers and was almost out […]
City Council, school board candidates get their turn at debate next month
InMaricopa will host its 2026 general election debate Oct. 8 at the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center, 18160 N. Maya Angelou Drive. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a reception […]